Government Technical Institute (GTI) and the University of Guyana (UG) will contest the final of the inaugural Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Tertiary Basketball League, following semi-final wins on Sunday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.
GTI maintained its perfect record with a 73-69 win over Linden Technical Institute (LTI). Kobe Tappin led the way with 20 points, while Rakin Mc Donald supported with a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Assisting with 16 points was Royon Shortt. For LTI, Shamar Savoury amassed 23 points and 20 rebounds, while Damarcus Adams contributed 22 points and seven rebounds. Similarly, UG overcame New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI) 77-71.
Shaquawn Gill amassed a double-double of 27 points, and 15 rebounds, while Timothy Richmond tallied a double double of 15 points and 16 rebounds. Adding 12 points was Thariq Duncan. For NATI, Charles Williams tallied 27 points, while Kadeem Dover chipped in with 20 points.
The final and the resulting third-place playoff between NATI and LTI will be staged on June 5th at the same venue. The tournament is sponsored by: National Sports Commission, ExxonMobil, G-Boat Guyana, Edward B. Beharry & Company Ltd, Fireside Grill and Suites, and Banks DIH Ltd.
